Rep. Zaldy Co (Ako Bicol party-list) as seen in an undated photo (PIA) MANILA, Philippines — Fugitive lawmaker Zaldy Co has been detained in Prague, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said. In a social media post on Thursday, April 16, Marcos said Co was apprehended in Prague after crossing into the …
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(L-R) Combination of file photos featuring House Committee on Justice Chairperson Rep. Gerville Luistro (2nd District, Batangas), former senator Antonio Trillanes IV, Vice President Sara Duterte, and House Committee on Justice member Rep. Terry Ridon (Bicol Saro) during past legislative hearings conducted separately at the House of Representatives. (Courtesy: House …
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Sen. Bam Aquino on September 15, 2025 (The STAR / Jesse Bustos) MANILA, Philippines — To mitigate the effects of the Middle East fuel crisis, a measure to trim the value-added tax (VAT) from 12% to 10% has been filed in the Senate. Sen. Bam Aquino on Thursday, April 16, …
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Businessman Charlie “Atong” Ang, accompanied by his lawyer Lorna Kapunan, files criminal charges before the Mandaluyong City Prosecutor’s Office on July 3, 2025 against Julie “Dondon” Patidongan and Alan Bantiles for accusations related to the case of “missing sabungeros.” (The STAR / Michael Varcas) MANILA, Philippines — An Interpol red …
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Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson Rear Admiral Jay Tarriela speaks during a press conference at the launch of Atin Ito Coalition’s Cebu Caravan at the Golden Prince Hotel in Cebu City on April 15, 2026. Joining him at the panel are Akbayan President Rafaela David, economist and professor Cielo Magno, and …
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Laborers unload sacks of imported rice in the Uyanguren business district of Davao City on March 26. The Philippines is set to increase foreign rice purchases from suppliers like Vietnam and India to stabilize domestic stocks as the government warns that local production could fall by at least 20% this …
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The Department of Education announces it is using artificial intelligence (AI) to guide its rollout of library hubs on Apr. 16, 2026. (Courtesy: DepEd) The Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday announced it is using artificial intelligence (AI) to guide its rollout of P1-billion worth of library hubs in the …
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RECORD-BREAKING. Education Secretary Sonny Angara (left) and Department of Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon sign a memorandum of agreement to further boost the inter-agency coordination in the implementation of the Basic Education Facilities Program for Fiscal Year 2026 in Makati City on Thursday (April 16, 2026). Angara expressed …
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Senator Loren Legarda has called on Malacañang to take a clear stand on the suspension of value-added tax (VAT) on fuel, noting that there are now many pending bills filed to suspend it but there is still no word of assurance from the Palace yet. On Wednesday, April 15, Legarda …
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VALIDITY EXTENSION. The Land Transportation Office (LTO) Central Office in Quezon City. LTO Chief Assistant Secretary Markus Lacanilao on Thursday (April 16, 2026) announced that the validity of certain LTO-issued licenses and documents expiring in April or later will be extended for three months amid the national energy emergency declaration …
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